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**Northwest Container Services (NWCS)** , a **Waste Connections** company, is looking for a safety conscious **M&R Mechanic** to join the team in **NW Portland, Oregon** .

NWCS is an intermodal train yard that specializes in storage, repair and train movement for 20-ft, 40-ft, 45-ft, 48-ft and 53-ft containers and chassis. The container yard handles both empty and loaded containers. At NWCS, we’re striving to create a safe working culture and to make it a great place to work.

Schedule will be **Monday – Friday**

Shift will be **6:30 AM – 3:00 PM**

Wage Range is **$30.00 -$35.00/HR DOE**

Safety Sensitive: **Yes***

*Must pass drug screen, pre-employment background check and have a clean motor vehicle report to be eligible for employment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Chassis Repair:

+ Perform required maintenance and repairs on Intermodal chassis/trailers to meet FHWA/FMCSA(Federal Highway Administration) standards.

+ Typical repairs include preventative maintenance, repairing chassis components, airlines, brake systems, suspensions, wheels, tires, and electrical systems, welding, painting, and fabricating.

+ May respond to service calls.

Container Repair:

+ Welding, painting, and grinding responsibilities.

+ Welding abilities to include MIG, TIG

+ Cutting abilities to include Plasma Cutter, Cutting Torch

+ Utilize hand grinder, drill, sanders, Sawzall, hand tools, hammers, sledge hammer, tape measure.

+ Driving a forklift.

+ Available to help mechanics in maintenance shop as required.

+ General cleaning responsibilities.

+ Equipment safety checks: air compressors, welders, ladders, extension cords, miscellaneous hand tools.

+ Maintain and track inventory of container parts and supplies.

+ Assemble, repair, and replace decals on containers.

+ Ability to effectively communicate and understand needed repairs and/or tasks.

+ Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

Refrigeration Repair: (Not Required)

+ Diagnose, maintain, repair, rebuild, and/or replace electronic, electrical refrigeration, and mechanical parts as required.

+ Determine proper part numbers by consulting service and parts manuals.

+ Communicate with co-workers, management, customers, and others in a courteous and professional manner.

+ Operate powered industrial equipment when necessary.

+ Understand safety always takes precedence over operating productivity.

+ Inspect reefer repair area for safety conditions.

+ Takes necessary measures to prevent injuries and property damage.

+ Complies with environmental regulations as it pertains to their area of responsibility and ensures ITSC is in compliance with pertinent environmental regulations.

+ Other assigned tasks

REQUIREMENTS:

+ Valid Drivers License

+ Minimum (1)-year of Chassis/Trailer maintenance experience REQUIRED.

+ Minimum (2)-years of maintenance experience PREFERRED.

+ Strong commitment to personal safety and the safety of your team and the community we serve.

+ Desire to learn new skills and achieve excellence.

+ Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, lift up to 75lbs. and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

+ Ability to climb, bend, and stoop to inspect chassis/trailers.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com .

Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: **https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits**

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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